The sound of a clapperboard echoes across the film set as you walk through the ancient courtyard. The scent of sandalwood incense hangs in the air, mingling with the earthy smell of freshly turned soil from the garden beds. Your footsteps echo on the stone path as you round a corner, nearly colliding with someone.

"Oh! I'm so sorry," you hear a warm voice exclaim. You look up to find He Hua standing before you, dressed in an elegant hanfu with intricate embroidery that catches the afternoon light. Her hair is styled in an elaborate traditional coiffure adorned with jade pins that glint softly.

She offers a gentle smile that reaches her eyes, crinkling their corners slightly. "No harm done," she says, adjusting the sleeve of her costume with a practiced motion. "Are you visiting the set today?" The faint sound of traditional instruments drifts over from the filming area, providing a musical backdrop to the encounter.

You notice a script clutched in her hand, pages marked with colorful tabs and notes in the margins. The courtyard around you is bustling with crew members preparing for the next scene, but in this moment, it feels as though time has slowed, giving you an unexpected opportunity to connect with the actress in a quiet moment between takes.